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Audet and Grandbois win gold again at the Easterns

Audet and Grandbois win gold again at the Easterns

February 5, 2023
Audet and Grandbois win gold again at the Easterns It was the final day of the Eastern Canadian Championships today at Gatineau’s Nakkertok Ski Centre, a classic, mass start race. Presenting sponsors were Tourisme Outaouais and Ville de Gatineau and conditions were much more pleasant for racing, compared to
Tory Audet of Chelsea and Leo Grandbois of Orford, claim Easterns Gold

Tory Audet of Chelsea and Leo Grandbois of Orford, claim Easterns Gold

February 4, 2023
The Eastern Canadian Cross Country Ski Championships finally got underway today after Friday’s races were cancelled due to cold temperatures. The distances were shortened, and the time gaps compressed, so the more than 500 racers could get through the course, when the temperatures warmed above -20 deg. C. and before
Friday racing at the Eastern Canadian Ski Championships in Gatineau cancelled due to Polar Vortex

Friday racing at the Eastern Canadian Ski Championships in Gatineau cancelled due to Polar Vortex

February 2, 2023
Friday racing at the Eastern Canadian Ski Championships in Gatineau cancelled due to Polar Vortex Friday’s racing events at the Eastern Canadian X-C Ski Championships at Nakkertok Ski Centre in Gatineau have been cancelled. The events, presented by Tourisme Outaouais and Gatineau pour la Vie are bringing together over 670
Cold weather alert and race cancellation news

Cold weather alert and race cancellation news

January 31, 2023
Cold weather alert and race cancellation news Multiple forecasts show very cold temperatures for racing on Friday February 3 and Saturday February 4. The Friday race temperature is unlikely to be warmer than -20C and may be as low as -30C. After careful deliberation, the Race Jury have made the
Eastern Canadian Championships on this weekend at the Nakkertok Ski Centre

Eastern Canadian Championships on this weekend at the Nakkertok Ski Centre

January 29, 2023
The “Next Generation” of Canadian athletes compete for the medals
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Eastern Canadian Championships, Feb. 3-5 at Gatineau’s Nakkertok Ski Centre
Presented by Tourisme Outaouais and Ville de Gatineau

January 13, 2023
Eastern Canadian Championships, Feb. 3-5 at Gatineau’s Nakkertok Ski Centre presented by Tourisme Outaouais and Ville de Gatineau Évènements Nordiques Gatineau Nordic Events (ENGNE) will be organizing the Eastern Canadian Cross Country Ski Championships, February 3-5, at Gatineau’s Nakkertok Ski Centre. Local athletes, Antoine Cyr of Gatineau
Register to race and volunteer at Easterns

Register to race and volunteer at Easterns

January 7, 2023
Skiers and coaches can now register, fans and parents can now volunteer for the 2023 Canadian Eastern Championships. Registration for athletes is open on Zone4.ca. Meanwhile, people looking for the best seats in the house — so to speak — can volunteer on iVolunteer.com. For more details on the race — categories,
Zoë Williams and Scott Hill, claim second golds at Eastern ski Championships

Zoë Williams and Scott Hill, claim second golds at Eastern ski Championships

February 13, 2022
The Eastern Canadian Championships wrapped up today with interval start, skate competitions. The race was delayed due to the cold temperatures, a marked contrast to the weather from the first part of the competitions. View all results The men competed over 15km at the Nakkertok Ski Centre and Barrie’s
Cantley’s Zoë Williams and Étienne Hébert are Eastern Canadian Sprint Champs

Cantley’s Zoë Williams and Étienne Hébert are Eastern Canadian Sprint Champs

February 12, 2022
The weather almost stole the show today during the Fresh Air Experience Race Day at the Eastern Canadian Championships at Nakkertok Ski Centre. The start of racing saw rain and above zero temperatures, with heavy snow and then bone chilling cold in place, by the afternoon. The wax and the
Scott Hill and Katya Semeniuk are the new Eastern Canadian, X-C Ski Champions

Scott Hill and Katya Semeniuk are the new Eastern Canadian, X-C Ski Champions

February 11, 2022
With many of the best skiers in Canada competing at the Olympics or preparing for the World Junior and U23 Championships, the next generation are racing this weekend at Nakkertok Ski Centre. The three race days are part of the Eastern Canadian Championships, presented by Tourisme Outaouais. The Open class
Eastern Canadian Championships on this weekend at the Nakkertok Ski Centre: the “Next Generation” of Canadian athletes compete for the medals

Eastern Canadian Championships on this weekend at the Nakkertok Ski Centre: the “Next Generation” of Canadian athletes compete for the medals

February 8, 2022
Friday, February 11, marks the opening day of cross-country skiing’s Eastern Canadian Championships, at the Nakkertok Ski Centre. While the three top local skiers, Katherine Stewart-Jones, Antoine Cyr and Laura Leclair, are representing Canada at the Olympic races in Beijing, Évènements Nordiques Gatineau Nordic Events (ÉNGNE) will be organizing
Registration limits lifted, deadline extended

Registration limits lifted, deadline extended

February 8, 2022
Organizers have extended the registration deadline and eliminated the category ‘caps’ for next weekend’s Eastern Canadian Championships. Skiers have until Feb. 8, at 23h59 to register. Organizers have waived late fees and eliminated the limits on how many athletes can register in each category. U14s can race up as

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